9 Things Every New Orleanian Wants The Rest Of The Country To Know

New Orleans is a unique place, and it takes awhile to really understand it. Even though I have lived here for the vast majority of my life, there are still so many things I could never pretend to grasp living here. Here are some of the things that anyone who visits here should try to understand.

There’s been a HUGE debate about Airbnb going on in NOLA for a while, and while they have created new regulations recently, there are still a lot of people who are upset about the effects the company has had on neighborhoods. Do your research!

3) We know that not everything is perfect here---in fact we know that a lot of things are messed up…

The artists, musicians, krewe leaders, and culture bearers in New Orleans are always in a struggle to make their lives work. If you’re enjoying something they are creating, make a point of ensuring that they are the ones benefitting and be as generous as you can be.

6) There’s no easy answer to the question, how are things since Katrina?

We really want you to have a good time here, but that doesn’t mean this place is a playground that you are free to trash. Be respectful and mindful of your surroundings, and we know that you will have a great time!

9) If you’re making a TV show or movie about New Orleans, please talk to people from here first.

How many of these things do you agree with? What else do you think people should understand if they are going to spend time in New Orleans. Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your feedback and ideas.

Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. When not writing about all the amazing things to be found in her state, her central passion is dreams and the wisdom they can offer, which you can learn more about by visiting KeziaVida.com